THE FRAMEWORKS WE FORGOT

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Early in a UX career, work can feel directionless without solid frameworks, but established models from Jakob Nielsen, Peter Morville, and Jesse James Garrett provide structure, clarity, and a shared language for evaluating design. The industry tends to abandon these proven, research-backed foundations in favor of newer trends, leading to fragmented practices and decisions driven more by opinion than consistent principles—despite the fact that these original frameworks remain highly relevant.